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as in to shift
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
news coverage of the fire stirred many to send donations to a fund for the families who had lost their homes
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the plane's first jolt caused a stir among the passengers, and by the third one they were in a panic
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as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
we were warned that the slightest stir would scare the mother bird so we hardly dared to breathe
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the mule had just got out of stir and was being followed by the feds, who had their sights set on the kingpin of the operation
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Recent Examples of stir
Mathias Rosenzweig, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Concerns online have stirred conversations about whether the deterioration of oral health is a potential side effect of semaglutides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The new approach is self-fixturing friction stir welding.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Hayden Anhedönia, the singer-songwriter known as Ethel Cain, draws from an encyclopedic trove of cultural references for her work, stirring them into a Southern Gothic brew that feels uniquely her own.
—Mathias Rosenzweig, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Concerns online have stirred conversations about whether the deterioration of oral health is a potential side effect of semaglutides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of course this caused a stir, but the beauty looks?
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The new approach is self-fixturing friction stir welding.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
Verb
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The two massive tropical systems swirling off the Southeast coast are a stark reminder that the potential government shutdown looms during the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rumors had been swirling over the past few weeks that Adele and Taylor Swift both passed on performing during next year’s game.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Grace Tucker The school year is in full swing at universities across the region, but the latest enrollment numbers show the demographic of some campuses, including at the University of Cincinnati, has shifted significantly.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lid and straw can be quickly washed by hand, though some reviewers recommend using a straw cleaner for better scrubbing.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The traffic itself generally keeps moving rather than fully stopping.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Univisión moved the Premios Juventud to Panama and the Latin Grammys to Las Vegas, after hosting the 2024 event here.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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From Montreux, a bus gets you to Col du Pillon, where a gondola whisks you up to Glacier 3000.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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And that will stimulate some new growth.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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This influx is stimulating employment, raising consumption and gradually transforming western China into a new highland for fashion and lifestyle brands.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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